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Consolida ajacis 'Dark Blue'

Flower spikes in the darkest, richest blue. Excellent garden and vase life. More

400 seeds020066

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Consolida 'Dark Blue' (Larkspur) has flower spikes in the darkest, richest blue. It has an excellent vase life too, looking good for 10 days if kept cool. This looks beautiful growing and arranged with either of the ammis.

Consolida are annual delphiniums which flower longer and harder than the perennial forms.

Please note: This is harmful if eaten.

Genus

Consolida ajacis

Variety

Dark Blue

Type

Hardy Annual

Common Name

Larkspur, Annual Delphinium

Border Position

Back

Soil Type

Fertile,
Neutral

Scent

Unscented

Site

Full Sun, Part Shade

Moisture

Moist but Well-drained,
Well-drained

Height

90cm (36in)

Spacing

30cm (12in)

Sowing, Seeds, Planting

Germination can be better if seed pack is placed in freezer for one week before sowing. Sow inside February-April and lightly cover with vermiculite, or direct sow April-May and/or late August-September.

Care Tips

Stake plants and feed twice during growth period. Add in plenty of manure before planting.

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Fab colour

Reviewed 18th September 2015 by Elaine Gleave

These take on a fabulous two tone shade, they are easy to grow and have a really long flowering time,a great addition to my cutting patch!